This role involves working 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, from 04:00am to 08:00am.
apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, local authorities, hospitals, and the transport and distribution sector of our business is a vital part of our supply chain. Our drivers are the key link between our business and our customers, ensuring deliveries are made professionally, efficiently, and on time.
As a professional driver, this role offers an opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company as an ambassador for apetito, delivering frozen food products to Care Homes, Local Authorities, Hospitals, and Wiltshire Farm Foods franchisees. You should be prepared to drive to various locations and manage a demanding delivery schedule, providing excellent customer service as the face of apetito.
Our main base is Portbury near Bristol, with additional depots in Stanmore, Gillingham, South Kirkby, St Helens, and Motherwell in Scotland.
If you believe you have what it takes to become a Driver with apetito, apply today!
What happens next? - If your initial application is successful, you will be invited to a Driving Assessment appointment, which includes a practical driving test and an interview with the local Transport Manager.
Overview
This role involves working 40 hours per week, 5 days in 7, from 04:00am to 08:00am.
apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, local authorities, and hospitals, with the transport and distribution being a critical part of our supply chain. Our drivers are essential in delivering our products professionally, efficiently, and on time.
Joining as a professional driver allows you to be part of a growing business, representing apetito by delivering frozen food to various clients. You must be willing to drive across different locations and handle a busy delivery schedule, ensuring excellent customer service as the company's representative.
Our main base is in Portbury near Bristol, with additional depots in Stanmore, Gillingham, South Kirkby, St Helens, and Motherwell in Scotland.
If you are confident in your abilities to be a Driver with apetito, we encourage you to apply now!
Next steps include a Driving Assessment, which involves an on-road driving test and an interview with the Transport Manager.
Who we are
apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors, serving over 1,300 care homes, healthcare, and education settings.
Our meals are carefully prepared by dietitians and chefs, then frozen to preserve quality.
Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK's largest ready meal provider, delivering over 330 different frozen meals across the UK.
Responsibilities
* Conduct pre-shift vehicle inspections.
* Ensure compliance with drivers’ hours, tachographs, and road traffic laws.
* Drive safely and economically, minimizing damage.
* Make timely deliveries and communicate any issues to the transport office.
* Deliver goods to the specified locations.
* Provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts when necessary.
* Represent the company professionally.
* Report customer service issues during deliveries.
* Perform minor vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and refueling.
* Maintain vehicle cleanliness and manage vehicle rentals and inspections.
* Participate in daily debriefs to identify safety and operational improvements.
About you
Essential:
* Full LGV Class C Licence (minimum 2 years preferred).
* 2-3 years of driving experience.
* Good understanding of drivers’ hours, tachographs, and working time regulations.
* Operational knowledge of modern commercial vehicles.
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
* Numerate and literate.
* Excellent communication skills.
* CPC qualification.
Desirable:
* Experience with temperature-controlled transport.
* Experience in multi-drop deliveries.
* Clean driving license.
* Experience with vehicle maintenance or repair, such as bulb replacements.
* Experience operating tail lifts and delivery equipment.
Personal Qualities:
* Outgoing, friendly, customer-focused with a can-do attitude.
* Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.
* Ability to manage a busy schedule safely and efficiently.
* Calm under pressure.
* Well-presented, maintaining vehicle and personal cleanliness.
* Flexible and responsive to business needs, including route and schedule adjustments.
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